Mom’s Sit Sandwich (Aka Squishy Sorta Muffuletta)
Description:
Straight from the cherished Family Recipe Box comes Mom’s Sit Sandwich, affectionately known as Squishy Sorta Muffuletta. This delightful creation has stood the test of time since its debut on March 1, 1985, and continues to win hearts with its irresistible flavor and quirky preparation method. Mom fondly describes it as a “smashing success,” pun intended, as it’s not only delicious but also a great traveler, making it perfect for picnics and camping trips. This recipe yields a sandwich that keeps well when chilled, ensuring its freshness wherever your adventures take you.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Poultry, Cheese, Vegetable, Meat, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Weeknight, Beginner Cook, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Aggregated Rating: 5/5 stars (based on 100 reviews)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 259
- Fat Content: 12.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 46.8mg
- Sodium Content: 559.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.6g
- Fiber Content: 4.8g
- Sugar Content: 4.1g
- Protein Content: 17.7g
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf of bread
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 slices of turkey breast
- 3 slices of cheese
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1/4 purple onion
Instructions:
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Prepare Bread Shell:
- Cut the loaf of bread in half horizontally and hollow out the soft bread from both halves, leaving a shell about 3/4-inch thick.
- Reserve the soft bread for another use.
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Prepare Spread:
- In a small bowl, combine the artichoke liquid with mayonnaise and spread it onto the bread shells.
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Layer Ingredients:
- In the bottom half of the bread, layer the ingredients at least three times until mounded high, beginning and ending with tomatoes.
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Assemble Sandwich:
- Place the top half of the bread over the mound of ingredients.
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Wrap and Chill:
- Wrap the entire loaf tightly with plastic wrap.
- This must be assembled at least 2 hours before serving, but can be assembled up to 8 hours before serving.
- Refrigerate.
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Squish and Serve:
- Before serving, place the sandwich (wrapped in plastic) on a hard surface and SIT ON IT! This smashes the ingredients together and makes it easier to serve. Don’t skip this step, as strange as it seems, as this is what makes the sandwich delicious.
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Slice and Enjoy:
- Slice the loaf into wedges or slices to serve.
Recipe Notes:
- Artichoke Hearts: Mom usually roughly chops the artichoke hearts for this recipe.
- Artichoke Juice Mixture: You can adjust the amount of artichoke juice mixture added to the mayo based on the size of the loaf.
- Additional Ingredients: Feel free to customize the sandwich with additional ingredients such as roasted red and yellow peppers, fresh basil leaves, pesto, pepperoncini, sliced sweet red cherry peppers, pancetta, or more salami.
- Leftover Mayo Mixture: Any leftover mayo mixture can be used as a delicious salad dressing. If the mixture is too thin, you can thicken it up by adding a bit of low-fat sour cream.
Mom’s Sit Sandwich is not just a recipe; it’s a culinary journey filled with love and flavor. Enjoy every bite and create lasting memories with this family favorite!
